YEARLY HIGH
0.7629 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.6415 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7117 XPF

2019 PKR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.7629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.6415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1215 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7493 to the December average rate of 0.6932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7629 was down 15.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 381,470 XPF
2018 Average 417,356 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 320,730 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,740.47 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7642
0.6589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7385, compared to 0.6848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0885 XPF (High: 0.7299 / Low: 0.6415). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 XPF (High: 0.6990 / Low: 0.6890).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0885
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.7555) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1056 (-12.27%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.7555
2018 Avg (March) 0.8611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7559 0.7379 0.7493
February 0.7592 0.7486 0.7546
March 0.7629 0.7455 0.7555
April 0.7590 0.7424 0.7505
May 0.7548 0.7006 0.7338
June 0.7299 0.6415 0.6871
July 0.6774 0.6514 0.6677
August 0.6882 0.6636 0.6725
September 0.6965 0.6845 0.6913
October 0.6979 0.6844 0.6904
November 0.6990 0.6890 0.6939
December 0.6986 0.6867 0.6932